Construction Operator

NACCO Natural Resources; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NACCO Natural Resources is seeking a Regular Employee to operate construction equipment across sites in the Longview area. You will level, shape, and excavate surfaces while adhering to OSHA/MSHA safety policies and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, coordination with site supervisors, and occasional travel. A high school diploma or GED and 2 years of off-road equipment experience are required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment such as graders, bulldozers, and loaders.
• Familiarity with GPS equipment is a plus.
• Knowledge of proper equipment operation techniques and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must understand basic mechanical workings of construction equipment and perform basic maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate construction equipment to level, shape, and excavate surfaces.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections to ensure proper functioning.
• Install structures, erosion matting, silt fencing, seeding, and fueling as directed.
• Collaborate with team to complete projects efficiently and safely.
• Travel to various sites as required and comply with safety policies.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Graders bulldozers loaders

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of experience operating off-road construction equipment

Tools

GPS equipment

Job description

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Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Operate various types of construction equipment to perform tasks such as leveling, shaping, and excavating surfaces


• Perform all job duties per OSHA and MSHA laws and regulations, established company safety policies, and state and federal environmental regulations in a safe manner consistent with the Mitigation Resources of North America safety culture


• Conduct routine maintenance and inspections on the equipment to ensure proper functioning


• Perform various physical duties as directed by the site supervisor, such as installation of structures, erosion matting, silt fencing, seeding, and fueling


• Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively


• Willing to be cross-trained and task trained on all construction and ancillary equipment


• Move, secure, install, build, load, or unload materials


• Moves items from place to place, according to the direction of the site supervisor


• Extended periods of travel will be required

Other Duties

• Work with other ancillary equipment in a safe and organized manner


• Assist in water management, reclamation, load/haul, and maintenance activities, as necessary


• Miscellaneous work related to stream mitigation activities and operation of ancillary equipment. Some of these activities will occur outside the cab of the equipment


• Assist with any maintenance needs for routine repairs


• Keep the supervisor informed of any potential problems


• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Previous experience operating heavy equipment such as graders, bulldozers, and loaders
  
  
  
  • Familiarity with GPS equipment is a plus
  
  
  • Knowledge of proper equipment operation techniques and safety procedures
  
  
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  
  
  
  


• Must understand basic mechanical workings of construction equipment to operate properly, within tolerances, and perform preventative maintenance and servicing on occasion


• Knowledge and ability to respond to emergencies and unpredictable situations


• Ability to recognize unsafe and adverse conditions and the knowledge to correct them

Required Education And Training

• High school diploma or GED


• Two years of experience operating off-road construction equipment

EEO Statement

EEO/M/F/disability/veteran You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.